verb๐ShareTo put off until a later time; to defer."The flight was delayed due to bad weather. "timeactioneventplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time."The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow."timeactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo allay; to temper."The manager delayed his criticism of the employee's performance with encouraging words, hoping to motivate him instead of discourage him. "actiontimeprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo dilute, temper."To avoid a food fight, the mother delayed the children's dessert, mixing it with a bit of milk to make it less sweet. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo assuage, quench, allay."The cool water delayed her thirst after the long run. "actionprocesstimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
